Laurie McLean, SFWC Director and Agent at Fuse Literary

How to Build Your Tribe of Influence (Even if You Think Your Platform is Small) Stephanie Chandler

December 12, 2019 By Laurie McLean, SFWC Director and Agent at Fuse Literary

When I work with authors one-on-one, the first homework assignment I give is to make a list of important contacts, which I call the author’s Tribe of Influence. Your tribe consists of the people in your life who can help impact the success of your book and your author business as a whole. This group

Podcast-SFWC Host Alex White interviews NYT Bestseller Gail Carriger

October 11, 2019 By Laurie McLean, SFWC Director and Agent at Fuse Literary

Listen as 13-time New York Times bestselling author (and archaeologist) Gail Carriger talks with host Alex White about the pros and cons of her meteoric rise to the top and how she’s managed her fame over time. And learn how publishing has changed in the past decade from her perspective. http://traffic.libsyn.com/sfwriters/Gail_Carriger_Podcast_10.11.19.mp3

Podcast-Host Alex White Interviews Smashwords Founder Mark Coker!

September 26, 2019 By Laurie McLean, SFWC Director and Agent at Fuse Literary

Mark Coker is the founder of Smashwords, the leading distributor of indie eBooks, and the creator of the Smart Author podcast that details the evergreen best practices of successful self-publishers. Mark is one of the good guys in publishing. Check out his views on the industry here. http://traffic.libsyn.com/sfwriters/Mark_Coker_podcast_9.27.19.mp3

Host Alex White interviews author/journalist/writing teacher Jordan Rosenfeld

August 29, 2019 By Laurie McLean, SFWC Director and Agent at Fuse Literary

Jordan is what we called “bonafide”. She writes everything from freelance articles to a host of nonfiction writing guides, plus she teaches classes about writing. Soak up her advice in this podcast about what makes a great story. http://traffic.libsyn.com/sfwriters/Jordan_Rosenfeld_podcast_8.30.19.mp3

Why the SF Writing for Change conference is such a treasure

August 14, 2019 By Laurie McLean, SFWC Director and Agent at Fuse Literary

I well remember attending my first SF Writing For Change conference at the Unitarian Universalist Center in San Francisco. The lobby was buzzing with excitement and warm sunlight beamed through stained glass windows in the great room as it filled with writers and publishing folk. It seemed almost too good to be true; I was

7 Mistakes to Avoid When Self-Publishing by Stephanie Chandler

July 24, 2019 By Laurie McLean, SFWC Director and Agent at Fuse Literary

Self-Publish Like a Pro: 7 Mistakes New Authors Make and How to Avoid Them The world of self-publishing can be overwhelming, and there is an abundance of conflicting advice around the internet-wild-west that can leave your head spinning. However, most publishing industry professionals would agree that there are several common mistakes we see from new